Choose the best option:
Correct answer: C. My mother-in-law's recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favorite.
- A. My mother's-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favorite.
- B. My mother-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favorite.
- C. My mother-in-law's recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favorite.
- D. My mother-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband favorite.
Explanation
"Mother-in-law" is a possessive compound noun, so it needs an apostrophe to show ownership (i.e., the recipe belongs to my mother-in-law). "Husband's" also needs an apostrophe to show possession (i.e., favorite dish belongs to my husband).
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